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What the Tech? Gadget Gifts: Robots for the Home

If you’re old enough to remember “The Jetsons”, you probably realize we’re leaving in a Jetsons era (except for the space-cars). Remember Rosie? The Jetson’s housekeeping robot? This Christmas lots of people are adding robots to their own homes. Robot vacuum cleaners have been popular for years but they’ve been priced too high for most people to buy one. Prices…

What the Tech? Gadget Gifts: Chess Set and Mirror

Say this about the pandemic of 2020, it created hundreds of options for Christmas gifts that we’d never have thought about before. For example, people have watched more TV. Netflix in particular has seen a rise in subscribers and those subscribers discovered shows like “Queen’s Gambit” which sparked a boom in the chess industry. If you haven’t seen it yet…

What the Tech? Gadget Gifts: Portable Projectors

When movie theaters closed due to the pandemic this past spring, many families began creating their own movie theater in their backyards. Digital projectors have come a long way in recent years and now it is possible to create a drive-in type atmosphere in the yard with a wireless projector and inexpensive movie screen. While there are many versions of…

What the Tech? More Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

If your mother is going to be quarantined this Mother’s Day, you should order something now to help her pass the time. With gyms and fitness centers closed, mom might be looking to take some fitness classes at home. The Mirror allows you to join in a class with other Mirror owners, led by a real live instructor who can…

What the Tech? Tech Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

While many people are still quarantined at home, some may be having trouble keeping up with what day of the week and month it is. Here’s a reminder: Mother’s Day is May 12th. If you’re shopping online for mom, you may need to place your order sooner rather than later as most online shops are prioritizing, processing and shipping COVID-19…

What the Tech? Tech Toys for Kids

It isn’t too difficult to make a child’s eyes light up on Christmas morning. They’ll run to the tree, tear open all the presents and then if you’re fortunate, they’ll play with some of the toys for hours. That doesn’t always happen though and some toys you buy are simply tossed aside and forgotten. I’ve been looking for some tech…

What the Tech? Practical Tech Gadgets

It’s kind of funny when you realize how fast technology is moving. I look around my house and see what was new technology just a couple of years ago that is already outdated. New lights, thermostats, smart home assistants and speakers are getting better every day. The doorbell your parents had in their home might have lasted 30 years, but…

What the Tech? Unusual Tech Gifts to Make Them Go “Wow”

If you’re looking for one of those ‘Wow’ gifts to give someone this year you’d be wise to check out the latest in technology and electronics. There are 8k TVs, virtual reality gaming systems and numerous smart home devices but two of the most interesting tech inventions I’ve seen this year are pure magic. If you’re a chess player, or…

What the Tech? Stocking Stuffers for Tech Lovers

Christmas stockings may be a holiday tradition but they don’t often get filled with anything that’s all that exciting. I grew up with stockings filled with oranges, apples and maybe a book of Lifesavers. These days I like slipping some important and useful gifts in my kids’ Christmas stockings, just to make sure they pay attention. These tech gadgets are…